Growth

Happy Friday!

Here is an after and before post full of learns, lots of mistakes, some successes and most importantly growth on all fronts!

I acquired an allotment in February. Here are some results five months on, along with a whole lot of learning.

I knew nothing about allotments, soil, planting, seeding, preparing the ground, the impact of weather - I really mean nothing!

Here's what happened.... I read a book, watched some videos, learnt from my running coach who suggested this all in the first place, learnt from allotment holders, asked a ton of questions, listened, tried news things, brought a strimmer/brush cutter, tools, a manual mower and lots of seeds!

Five months later, I have potatoes, courgettes, cucumbers, lettuce, squashes, peas, leeks, apples and carrots growing. Some are doing really well, some not so well, some taste lovely, some taste awful!

Here's what I have gained along the way.....

🍑Knowledge

🫛New connections

🍎Experience

🥔Patience

🥕Learning

🍓Appreciation for nature in a whole new light

🌳Fun

🐝Fitness

🪏Resilience

💪Determination

Definitely a real highlight of 2026 so far! It's amazing what happens when you say YES to new opportunities and step totally out your comfort zone. I am aiming for an allotment pitch prize in 2027! 😆

Have a super weekend and here's to a World Cup third place.